When I Fall in Love
Marty Gold & His Orchestra Lyrics


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Maybe I'm old fashioned, feeling as I do
Maybe I am living in the past
But when I meet the right one
I know that I'll be true
My first love will be the last

When I fall in love it will be forever
Or I'll never fall in love
In a restless world like this is
Love is ended before it began
And too many moonlight kisses
Seem to cool in the warmth of the sun

When I give my heart it will be completely
Or I'll never, never, never give my heart
And the moment I can feel that you feel that way too
Is when I give my heart to you





And the moment I can feel that you feel that way too
Is when I give my heart to you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "When I Fall in Love" by Marty Gold & His Orchestra express a longing for a love that will last forever, even in a modern and unpredictable world. The song reflects a sense of traditional values and ideals, with the singer acknowledging that they might be considered old-fashioned or living in the past. However, they firmly believe that when they meet the right person, their love will be true and unending. The lyrics convey a sense of commitment and devotion, emphasizing the importance of finding a love that will stand the test of time.


The chorus of the song reinforces this sentiment, stating that when the singer falls in love, it will be forever, or they will never fall in love at all. In a world that often seems restless and transient, where love often ends before it even truly begins, the singer desires a love that will endure. They mention the ephemeral nature of many romantic encounters, where the passion and excitement of moonlit kisses can fade in the harsh light of reality.


Ultimately, the lyrics suggest that the singer's heart can only be given completely and trustingly when they feel a reciprocal depth of feeling from their partner. It is the moment when they can sense that the other person feels the same way too, that they are willing to open themselves up to a lifelong commitment and give their heart completely.


Line by Line Meaning

Maybe I'm old fashioned, feeling as I do
Perhaps I have traditional values, as I feel this way


Maybe I am living in the past
Perhaps I am nostalgic and prefer the past


But when I meet the right one
However, when I find the perfect person


I know that I'll be true
I am certain that I will be faithful


My first love will be the last
My initial love will be my eternal love


When I fall in love it will be forever
When I experience love, it will last eternally


Or I'll never fall in love
Or I will never experience love at all


In a restless world like this is
In a constantly changing world like this


Love is ended before it began
Love often ends before it even starts


And too many moonlight kisses
And numerous romantic moments


Seem to cool in the warmth of the sun
Appear to lose their charm in daylight


When I give my heart it will be completely
When I offer my heart, it will be wholeheartedly


Or I'll never, never, never give my heart
Or I will never, under any circumstance, give my heart


And the moment I can feel that you feel that way too
And the precise moment I sense that you reciprocate those emotions


Is when I give my heart to you
Is when I fully surrender my heart to you


And the moment I can feel that you feel that way too
And the precise moment I sense that you reciprocate those emotions


Is when I give my heart to you
Is when I fully surrender my heart to you




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Edward Heyman, Victor Young

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